Harry Perrone, 79, of North Haven, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the CT Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Anna Perrone. Born in New Haven on May 29, 1933, son of the late Anthony and Mary Santaro Perrone. Harry served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; was a painter all of his life having worked for many area companies as well as for himself. He enjoyed fishing, boating, was a Boston Red Sox fan and was a lifetime member of the West Haven Yacht Club. Father of Harry Perrone, Jr. of Suffield, Anthony J. (Robin) Perrone of Westerly, RI, Ronald (Lisa) Perrone of Hiram, GA and Debbie (Peter) Caso of North Haven. Grandfather of Gabrielle Perrone. Brother of Nellie McGinnity and Michael Perrone all of West Haven, Anthony (Betty) Perrone of Hamden.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 9:30. Family and friends may call Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 am. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
The best Papa in the world. I love you so much! You’re the Papa of all Papas, no matter what.
Love you my Poppy, always & forever. <3
I will love you forever. Best father in the world.
Uncle Harry you will be sorely missed. I’ll think of the Christmas’ Eves we all had together. Love You
Truely a wonderful man who loved to fish. The world is a lessor place without him. As a youth growing up he was my second father. I will always remember fishing on his boat in the New Haven Harbor area with Eppy, Ronnie, and Harry. My condolances and prayers to the Perrone Family.